Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - CRRT

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required, including holidays based on weekend schedule
• Block scheduling or set schedules cannot be accommodated
• Candidates outside 100 miles preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred
• A.A.S. in Respiratory Therapy required
• New York State license/registration as a Respiratory Therapist required
• 2 years post A.A.S. degree clinical acute care experience required
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance
• Administer positive pressure and aerosol therapy to patients
• Institute and monitor oxygen therapy on patients
• Assist physicians in instituting and maintaining continuous ventilation
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform pulmonary function tests
• Perform radial arterial punctures
• Able to perform majority of patient care functions needed in acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision